Noah Hart arrived at the set one hour before call time. The car slowed to a stop, and security moved forward to greet him. They cleared the path without a word, and before Noah could step out, staff appeared as he exited the vehicle.
Dark sunglasses covered his eyes. He was dressed in a pristine white dress shirt and slightly fitted dark pants. Behind him, Monica greeted the staff of the morning show with a broad smile, holding a bag that carried Noah's essentials.
The staff led Noah into the set of the morning show he was guesting on. The studio occupied the eastern part of the building, separated from the main hall by temporary partitions and cables taped flat against the floor.
Heads turned as he passed. Work resumed without comment.
The delay board at the side of the corridor updated as he moved past it. A segment originally scheduled to begin at nine was pushed back by five minutes.
